The Cecil Whig., 1887-04-30
CECIL FARMERS CLUB.
Its Regular Monthly Meeting

Its Regular Monthly Meeting.
The regular meeting of the Cecil Farmers,
Club was held at the residence of Mr.. II
H. Duyckinck, Thursday April 18th, 1881, ,
with the president, 5. K. Carson, in the
chair. Members present, Messrs. Duyck-
inck, Ewing, Michiner, NoyeI, Wilson,
II. 5. C"udon, Joseph Cuudou, y. K.
Magraw, 5. G. Magraw, Moore and Brown.
Visitors present, Rev. 5. a. Gayley, Rev.
John Squier, Rev. lanes Conway, Rev.
VIM Millugton, |. Is. \tuarsiaie, A. j.
Duyckinck, and Messr>. Darlington and
Cameron. Minutes OF the last tueeCin. were
read and approved.
Statements of experiments being called
for, Mr.. John Ewing stated he wished to re-
port with reference To three fields of grass.
He found tn two Of them which he had
pastured last fail presented good appear
ance and promised we'll, whist the third
one which he had not pasfured, and which
had fine stand of grass Last fall /. ave very
little promise of crop. He supposed the
field rats burroushing i'll it had destroyed IT,
The opinion of the club favored pa.turiug
all stubhle in the fall.
An essay being the next order of business
the host read one, the subject of which was
EARNING as a Success" This is "A ques-
tion that has seriously engaged the atteu-
ton of the farmer tor il mum Der of years
past, and the uuremuuerative returns re-
ceived for his toll has led to much discour-
agemeut, and matters have been compli
Gated by the undue ratio of expense with
the receipts from the products OF this farm.
Possibly much of our trouble arises from
another source, the desire for a too generous
living the disposition to en- joy more of the
luxuries of life than our occup alton Ieasun-
ably warrants. The rem.dy suggested tor
these evils is a close application to our pur-
suit with economy in all matters Of expend-
iture and in selling all the productions of
the farm that can be possibly spared. Crit
icisms on the essay were then called for.
Messrs. Michiper, 5. g. Magraw and IL.
S. Coudon We're pleased with the essay and
regarded the matter presented as truthful
and worthy of consideration.
Mr.. John 7. Wilson listened to the essay
with interest, did not understand, however,
that any practical remedy had been sug-
gcsted for the evils comprising the farmer.
Mr.. Moore suggested the raising of less
grain would perhaps correct in Il measure
some of the evils complained Of
Messrs. Noyes and Ewing agreed that at.
tention to business and application to his
own interest would secure to the farmer
the benefits he fails to realize.
Mr.. Jos. Coudon thought the essay did
suggest remedy for the difficulties sur
rounding the farmer which We're early ris-
ing, strict attention to matters about the
farm and economy in living.
Mr.. A. Il Magraw regarded the essay As
Instructive but did not fully understand in
what we were expected to exercise economy.
Mr.. Duyckinck explained that dress was
one matter to which he referred, he advised
cheaper and more substantial fabrics.
Rev. Nr. Gayloy was sorry Mr.. Dnyck-
inck took such An unfavorable view of farm
ing, and contrasted the present favorable
condition of the farmer to what it was thirty
years ago. He humorously referred to the
fine carpets, piano and hric-a-brac that
adoru his house, something that was hardly
known in the past. He thought the pres
ent difficulties arose from an over-proiuc-
ton in the staples of life, advised contrac-
tion in this direction deprecated combina-
a ba In r ,l, u
was unaltera BILE, thought the remedies slg-
gested by some will not avail lie claimed
we had reason to he thankful for the abund-
auce we enjoy, and advised the farmer to-
bs hopeful.
Rev. John Squier made a comparison in
the production of farms now and what they
were years ago-fAvorable to the present.
He argued that farmers have advanced
materially i'll wealth, aud in the increased
comforts OF living. He thought there had
been an increase in the cost of living with
the laboring, as well as other classes
Mr.. Darlington WAS opposed TO com bina-
tions. and to any restriction of production.
What we require. is "A market for cur pro-
ducts which he thought could be had by
proper legislation.
Mr.. Conway thought the low price of
grain was owing to the fact that England
does not require our supplies.
Criticisms were then closed.
1t was then moved that the corresponding
secretary be instructed to tender the thanks
of the club to Mr.. H. Il. Torbert for the
pleasant and generous entertainment given
to the club at his residence in Elkton some
four weeks ago.
An article on breeding Percheron horses
was read by Mr.. A r. Magraw
The president then appointed Meesrs
Jos. Coudon, John Ewing and +, \oyes a
committee on examination of farm, stock
and system of culture. Or motion recess
was taken for dinner.
After the enjoyment of the n,untifnl pro-
vision of their host, the club was called to
re-assemble. The committee appointed to
view the farm, stock, Nc, reported every
thing i'll good condition, and as deuotiug
thrift and prosperity, in which report all
the mem btrs concurred.
Sl HIbilpH 81 u'St f otLub anu MI a.
Tome We're elected honorary members, Mr..
n. S. Coudon depoSiting the ballot.
The president inquired if anv OF the mem
bers had any questions to ask. Mr.. Squier
wished to know the amount over which
magistrates had jurisdiction: had seen cases
tried in court involving only three or four
dollars with perhaps at a cost of $50 TO tie
county. He inquired whether tins could
not be remedied, and the money saved for
school purposes.
On motion the treasurer was ordered to
pay the corresponding secretary s. for ex
penSes, postage and stationery, to April /,
1887. The next meeting of the club Will be
on NJ ~ %, at Thomas G. Bonds.
Many thousands early cabbage plants,
ready at plaut garden. O5her plants in sea-
son cheap. Jos. BOorH.
GILES is still ahead at his North Street
Market.
Everything in season. In Vegetables
Green Peas,
CucumberS,
Squashes,
Spinach,
Kale,
Il ,disheS,
Onions,